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NRS rafting guru Clyde Nicely shows you how to properly roll up your waterproof dry bag in this short instructional video. There are just a few simple steps you need to follow to get the best water-tight seal. Push out most of the air, then fold, rather than roll, the bag top. (Folding creates more sharp bends to block water entry.) Fold the top of the dry bag at least three times, then snap the buckle shut. Closed properly, NRS Drybags keep your gear dry while rafting, kayaking, canoeing and stand up paddling. The StormStrip closure on NRS dry bags is time- and boater-tested to protect your water sports gear. The StormStrip closure is used on the NRS Bill's Bag, Outfitter Bag, System 5 Bag, Expedition DriDuffel, Day Pack, Access Duffel, Tuff Sack, Ricksack and Dri-Stow Bag. It also protects and backs up the waterproof zip seal on HydroLock Dry Bags.

I have a 15 year old Bill's Bag and use it every year without a problem. I decided to get another one this year and am impressed with the quality and improvements. The seal is better, there are no longer the sewn corners that reduce the opening width. The carry handle is more durable and comfortable. Great bag!

Got bag as a gift I'm planning to use it for rainy surf hikes. Haven't used it yet but it appears to be solidly built and I would trust my gear to stay wet in heavy rain. Shoulder straps are comfortable, can't wait to use it

This is the only bag I need to safely carry all of my personal gear for a two week fishing/float trip. I have used it the last two years to carry all of my flyfishing (except rods) great, clothes and personal items. I am 6'5" with size 14 wading and camp boots so my gear takes more volume than most. One of the great features all my stuff, along with three bottles of single malt scotch, is under the 50 lbs airline limit for checked baggage. The larger bag would allow me to carry more, but I am confident that it would be over the weight limit.

I used this drybag on an 8 day trip down the Allagash River Basin. It was perfect for the lakes and short portages we faced. This is a sturdy and well made bag but it should not be confused with a backpack for more hiking based adventures.

OK. Simple question that just needs a direct answer: depending on how you full you pack it, WILL the 2.2 fit into an overhead compartment on an airplane -- YES OR NO? Can I purchase this bag confidently and put it in an overhead compartment on a plane? Much like the other question Joe S.asked, I am flying Alaska Airlines down to Mexico this coming Spring to do an expedition style Sea Kayaking trip, and I NEED a definitive answer. Yes, I can confidently buy this bag because it will fit in the overhead, or No, I should NOT buy this bag, because it is too big for an overhead compartment's dimensions. Thank you.

Asked on 11/18/2014 by Ben, new kid on the block rafting guide from San Francisco, CA

It's a pretty big bag. Unless you are going to pack it not even half full I don't believe it will fit in the overhead storage bin...

Answered on 11/23/2014 by Anonymous

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hey ben, i think is to big when full. not for an overhead.cheers!tomas

Answered on 11/21/2014 by Anonymous

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Yes it will fit. I have taken it as carry on. There is a but. The roundbottom can be stuffed to tight and may not fit some overheads. Pack it sothat it can be slightly flatted.

Answered on 11/20/2014 by Anonymous

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It should not be a problem to fit it into any airliner larger than an ERJ-145.

Answered on 11/18/2014 by Anonymous

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I doubt it.

Answered on 11/18/2014 by Anonymous

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Ben, Alaska Airlines says carry-on baggage can be a maximum of 10" H x 17" W x 24" L. The 2.2 Bill's when packed plump and the StormStrip folded down three times is 14" in diameter by 24" tall. You'd have to pack it loosely and squishable to make it fit those dimensions. The Small Expedition DriDuffel, Item # 55024.01, fully packed is 12" in diameter by 20". I think that would be a better bet. The DriDuffels are great bags, tough and dry. I've beat the hell out of both of mine and they're still solid.

Answered on 11/18/2014 by Clyde from NRS

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My carry-on fits all overheads but some just barely. It is a hard back and end with soft sides, 15 wide x 10 hi x 24 long. The 10" height is what stops over-ambitious travelers. I suspect you can squash yours down to pass that dimension. An additional strategy is to pick your seat so you get on the plane early, thus lots of overhead space in case you need to put it sideways rather than end-ways. Ask an agent if they load passengers back to front or the other way.Best of luck finding definitive answers to anything on the planet earth let alone commercial air travel. My strategy: think positive, go for it, carry a big smile.

This thing packs as a cylinder but you may be able to squeeze it into arectagular cavity (Alaskas Airlines size limit) if you pack it carefully.BB 2.2 volume: 3695 cu inAA volume limit: 4080 cu inBB 2.2 diameter: 14 inAA diagonal limit:19.7 inBut, the 14 inch diameter may give you a problem as it won't drop into a 10 inchopening.Good luck.

Answered on 1/1/2013 by Bronco Billy from San Jose, CA

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Might not be super helpful but I returned the dry bag because it was far larger than expected. I instead got the NRS duffel and it is perfect. Fits on all flights and carried clothes for a two week river trip down the Colorado.

Answered on 12/13/2012 by Anonymous

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The bag is 14" in diameter and approx. 24" tall when packed full enough to get at least 3 folds in the Stormstrip closure. As you can see from looking at the photo, you can compact the length a bit more than that. The dimensions of our other bags can be found in the Specs tab on the product pages.

I'am a small screen printer. and a coustomer brought in some of your nrs 2.2 bags and want his logo printed on the bag. What in or process do I need to do to make sure the ink adheres to the bag. Thank You!